Among forwards with at least 300 minutes played this season, Marner ranks third in blocked passes per 20 minutes of ice time (4.51 per game) and 12th in stick checks per 20 (1.35). Marner ranks 11th overall in goals per game (0.35, slightly higher than his expected rate), and has been operating near a 100-point pace this year and last. “It’s great to see him and what he’s doing on both sides of the puck,” Gilmour said in a phone interview. “Then you look at when I won (the Selke), my coach was Pat Burns with the Leafs. It’s not easy to do, but it shows your commitment to your team and to your teammates.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...One challenge for Marner that Gilmour didn’t face: a preference for centres in Selke voting.

Source: thestar April 29, 2021 22:32 UTC